Preserve Old Dhaka’s historic structures

Urban Study Group (USG), a voluntary organisation campaigning for conserving the heritage of Bangladesh, has expressed concern over the destruction of historic structures in Old Dhaka and urged the government to take necessary steps to preserve those.
17 June 2025, 18:00 PM

DMP urges political parties to avoid protests on roads on working days

"Sustaining discipline in vehicular movement and maintaining law and order in the city are major challenges"
17 June 2025, 15:30 PM

There is national consensus to hold election in Feb: Khosru

The BNP leader said the nation is united on the issue
17 June 2025, 15:18 PM

Court orders ACC to freeze 94 bank accounts of IOE chairman

A Dhaka court today ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to freeze 94 bank accounts of AKM Aftab Ul Islam, chairman of International Office Equipment (IOE) Bangladesh Ltd, in connection with corruption allegations brought against him
17 June 2025, 14:54 PM

Seating spat, tense exchanges: Consensus commission's reform talks enter 2nd phase

As dialogue resumes tomorrow, the path to consensus appears far from smooth
17 June 2025, 13:59 PM

Ishraque Hossain demands Asif Mahmud's resignation as local govt adviser

Ishraque criticised the adviser for being "unaware of the basic functions of a city corporation"
17 June 2025, 11:41 AM

Purbachal plot graft: court orders gazette against Hasina, Tulip, 10 others

If the accused do not appear, the trial will proceed in their absence, according to the judge
17 June 2025, 11:15 AM

NCP issues show-cause notice to Sarwar Tushar over alleged misconduct

The NCP has not disclosed the specific grounds for the notice
17 June 2025, 10:53 AM

Four key parliamentary committees to be chaired by opposition: Salahuddin

He said there has been consensus to allow MPs voting freedom in matters excluding confidence motions and money bills
17 June 2025, 10:11 AM

Freedom Fighter Sakhina no more

Freedom fighter Sakhina Begum, known for killing five Razakars with a machete during the 1971 Liberation War, passed away in Kishoreganj’s Nikli upazila early yesterday. She was 92.
17 June 2025, 09:10 AM

BGB sends back Indian couple pushed into Bangladesh

The repatriation followed a flag meeting between the border forces of Bangladesh and India
17 June 2025, 07:49 AM

‘July Charter’ likely by month-end: Ali Riaz

Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz today said efforts are underway to finalise the 'July Charter' by the end of this month following discussions with political parties
17 June 2025, 07:44 AM

Brazilian envoy meets Mirza Fakhrul

The meeting, which began around 11:00am and lasted nearly an hour
17 June 2025, 07:43 AM

Bangladesh embassy in Tehran considers relocation amid Israel-Iran conflict

The embassy is making arrangements for a temporary shelter to accommodate Bangladeshis living in Iran
17 June 2025, 07:17 AM

Secretariat employees intensify demand for repeal of public service ordinance

As of 12:40pm, a large number of employees gathered in front of the Cabinet Division building
17 June 2025, 07:02 AM

‘Missiles lit up sky’: Biman pilot recalls mid-air scare amid Israel-Iran conflict

'My co-pilot was just as stunned. We immediately began reviewing our flight route'
17 June 2025, 06:25 AM

Yunus orders probe into last 3 elections

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has ordered an investigation into the roles played by former election commissions in the irregularities surrounding the past three parliamentary elections.
16 June 2025, 20:03 PM

Dengue, covid: Health guidelines issued for HSC exams

Amid a surge in Covid-19 and dengue cases across the country, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee yesterday issued emergency health guidelines ahead of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.
16 June 2025, 19:58 PM

Repeal public service ordinance

Secretariat employees have demanded a complete repeal of the recently enacted Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, rejecting any review or revision.
16 June 2025, 18:51 PM

Aging population, urban surge warrant healthcare overhaul

With significant shifts in population distribution and demographics, Bangladesh’s health sector must realign its focus on medical care for the fast-growing urban and ageing population, says a report of the Health Sector Reform Commission.
16 June 2025, 18:38 PM